CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE 
1 - 3 lb. fryer and halves or 2 to 3 extra breast halves
1 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
3 1/2 c. sweet milk
3 oz. Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/8 lb. rat cheese (I use sharp cheddar)
1 tbsp. Accent
2 cloves, pressed garlic
1/2 tbsp. red pepper
2 lg. cans button mushrooms, drained (I use stems and pieces)
2 lb. cans artichoke hearts, drained

Cook fryer and breast halves in seasoned water. Debone and skin. Cut meat into large pieces and set aside. Melt butter. Stir in flour until blended. Slowly add milk and stir until sauce is smooth. Add cheeses, cut into small pieces or grated and seasonings. Stir until cheese melts and sauce bubbles. Add chicken to the sauce. Add mushrooms and artichoke hearts. Check for seasonings. Put the combined mixture in a casserole and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Lobster, crab or shrimp may be substituted for chicken. This is good served with buttered noodles. Serves 12.

 

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